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Admissions

(573) 875-7515

admissions@ccis.edu

Whether you have questions about application requirements, want to learn more about our programs, or need someone to offer direction for next steps, our dedicated admissions team is here to help.

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Important Dates and Deadlines

You can apply to Columbia College at any time. Watch for important dates to make sure you're prepared when classes start.

The next online session begins August 31, 2026.

Session and Semester Dates

Each session and semester allow three days for late registration (with a fee), beginning the day after the registration deadline. 

Residential Campus - For students wishing to live and learn on campus in Columbia, Missouri.

Semester dates for residential students in Columbia, MO.
Semesters Important session dates Start date End date
Fall Semester 2026 Session August 31, 2026 December 19, 2026
Registration February 23, 2026 August 30, 2026
Late registration * August 31, 2026 September 2, 2026
Spring Semester 2027 Session January 11, 2027 May 1, 2027
Registration February 23, 2026 January 10, 2027
Late registration * January 11, 2027 January 13, 2027
Summer Semester 2027 Session May 3, 2027 August 21, 2027
Registration February 23, 2026 May 2, 2027
Late registration * May 3, 2027 May 5, 2027
Fall Semester 2027 Session August 30, 2027 December 18, 2027
Registration February 22, 2027 August 29, 2027
Late registration * August 30, 2027 September 1, 2027
 

* Late registration requires a fee.

Online & Nationwide - For students wanting to take classes online or at a nationwide location.

Session dates for Columbia College students taking classes online or nationwide.
Sessions Important session dates Start date End date
Early Fall Session 2026 Session August 31, 2026 October 24, 2026
Registration February 23, 2026 August 30, 2026
Late registration * August 31, 2026 September 2, 2026
Late Fall Session 2026 Session October 26, 2026 December 19, 2026
Registration February 23, 2026 October 25, 2026
Late registration * October 26, 2026 October 28, 2026
Early Spring Session 2027 Session January 11, 2027 March 6, 2027
Registration February 23, 2026 January 10, 2027
Late registration * January 11, 2027 January 13, 2027
Late Spring Session 2027 Session March 8, 2027 May 1, 2027
Registration February 23, 2026 March 7, 2027
Late registration * March 8, 2027 March 10, 2027
Early Summer Session 2027 Session May 3, 2027 June 26, 2027
Registration February 23, 2026 May 2, 2027
Late registration * May 3, 2027 May 5, 2027
Late Summer Session 2027 Session June 28, 2027 August 21, 2027
Registration February 23, 2026 June 27, 2027
Late registration * June 28, 2027 June 30, 2027
Early Fall Session 2027 Session August 30, 2027 October 23, 2027
Registration February 22, 2027 August 29, 2027
Late registration * August 30, 2027 September 1, 2027
Late Fall Session 2027 Session October 25, 2027 December 18, 2027
Registration February 22, 2027 October 24, 2027
Late registration * October 25, 2027 October 27, 2027

* Late registration requires a fee.

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Admissions

(573) 875-7515

admissions@ccis.edu

Whether you have questions about application requirements, want to learn more about our programs, or need someone to offer direction for next steps, our dedicated admissions team is here to help.

Contact Admissions

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